Dave Bonaparte and Judy Fisher.
(PRESS RELEASE) Jewelers for Children will hold the 21st Annual Facets of Hope event on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Venetian Las Vegas, in Las Vegas, NV, during the jewelry market week. The 2019 edition will mark a return to the Venetian Las Vegas, along with the move of the JCK Show to the Sands Expo Center. Judy Fisher, senior vice president of merchandising for Reeds Jewelers and David Bonaparte, president and CEO of Jewelers of America, Inc. have agreed to serve as honorees.
The event will celebrate the success of JFC’s fund raising efforts for the year and commitments to the charity partners will be announced. In 2018, nearly 1,650 industry guests attended during the event. Both Fisher and Bonaparte have agreed to serve as guests of honor at the event with the responsibility of assisting JFC in raising funds to benefit children who are the victims of catastrophic illness or life-threatening abuse and neglect.
“Dave and Judy truly represent the finest of our industry,” said JFC Board Chair Pamela Mortensen. “We are fortunate to have them both serving as honorees and assisting us in raising funds to help the children who need it the most. ”
The event will begin at 6 p.m. on the fourth level of the hotel with cocktails, followed by dinner and the program beginning at 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in attending or sponsoring can contact JFC at (212) 687-2949 or info@jewelersforchildren.org. Details and participation forms are available at the JFC website, www.jewelersforchildren.org.